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Commissioned piece's, by woodsman on Apr 14, 2008 10:56:17 GMT 1, I was thinking about this the other day...How exactly do you go about getting a piece commissioned? Do you drop a line to your favorite artist and say "make me a painting" and you get what you get or is it more of an organic process that both you and the artist are involved with? Just wondering like......
I was thinking about this the other day...How exactly do you go about getting a piece commissioned? Do you drop a line to your favorite artist and say "make me a painting" and you get what you get or is it more of an organic process that both you and the artist are involved with? Just wondering like......
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ashman
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Commissioned piece's, by ashman on Apr 14, 2008 11:14:16 GMT 1, When I was speaking to Martin Whatson about commissions.
I detailed my idea, he said if he could do it. then we kinda bounced ideas off each other, I sent him a deposit, he sent me a sketch. And took it from there.
When I was speaking to Martin Whatson about commissions.
I detailed my idea, he said if he could do it. then we kinda bounced ideas off each other, I sent him a deposit, he sent me a sketch. And took it from there.
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Commissioned piece's, by displaced bear on Apr 14, 2008 11:20:12 GMT 1, you contact them. ask them if they are doing commissions and what not. then you can discuss rates and all the other details.
you contact them. ask them if they are doing commissions and what not. then you can discuss rates and all the other details.
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thinkbank
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Commissioned piece's, by thinkbank on Apr 14, 2008 12:31:09 GMT 1, is that the guy from Im A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here? A few years back?!!
is that the guy from Im A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here? A few years back?!!
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loucastel
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Commissioned piece's, by loucastel on Apr 14, 2008 12:41:05 GMT 1, Anybody got an e-mail address for The London Police, really like thier work, wouldnt mind getting on the waiting list.
Anybody got an e-mail address for The London Police, really like thier work, wouldnt mind getting on the waiting list.
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spencerlee
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Commissioned piece's, by spencerlee on Apr 14, 2008 12:42:35 GMT 1, is that the guy from Im A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here? A few years back?!!
Yes, but much more importantly The Sex Pistols, then PIL.
is that the guy from Im A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here? A few years back?!! Yes, but much more importantly The Sex Pistols, then PIL.
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r1
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Commissioned piece's, by r1 on Apr 14, 2008 12:55:42 GMT 1, this isn't what i would normally paint but i recently got asked to paint Jimi Hendrix and John Bonham onto canvas.
this isn't what i would normally paint but i recently got asked to paint Jimi Hendrix and John Bonham onto canvas.
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r1
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Commissioned piece's, by r1 on Apr 14, 2008 12:59:33 GMT 1, I painted a camper van for the same guy also....
I painted a camper van for the same guy also....
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Commissioned piece's, by manchestermike on Apr 14, 2008 13:00:54 GMT 1, That camper van is top quality mate!
That camper van is top quality mate!
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Commissioned piece's, by kingdomcome on Apr 14, 2008 13:01:05 GMT 1, is that the guy from Im A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here? A few years back?!! Yes, but much more importantly The Sex Pistols, then PIL.
I know, i was only joking. love mr rotten
is that the guy from Im A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here? A few years back?!! Yes, but much more importantly The Sex Pistols, then PIL. I know, i was only joking. love mr rotten
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spencerlee
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Commissioned piece's, by spencerlee on Apr 14, 2008 13:08:47 GMT 1, Yes, but much more importantly The Sex Pistols, then PIL. I know, i was only joking. love mr rotten
Ah, OK, hard to tell......and I don't doubt there are some people who only know him from that..... and his nature programme he did afterwards..
Yes, but much more importantly The Sex Pistols, then PIL. I know, i was only joking. love mr rotten Ah, OK, hard to tell......and I don't doubt there are some people who only know him from that..... and his nature programme he did afterwards..
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Commissioned piece's, by diddyd on Apr 14, 2008 15:56:28 GMT 1, that camper vans ace
that camper vans ace
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Commissioned piece's, by skanky on Apr 14, 2008 16:01:35 GMT 1, That camper van is top quality mate!
What Mike said ! That is a belter.
That camper van is top quality mate! What Mike said ! That is a belter.
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Commissioned piece's, by ricosg11 on Apr 14, 2008 16:12:55 GMT 1, Personally, I would hate to put restrictions on an artist. Let em do what they do best. Just give them the size and some time.
Personally, I would hate to put restrictions on an artist. Let em do what they do best. Just give them the size and some time.
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Commissioned piece's, by griffermans on Apr 14, 2008 16:26:01 GMT 1, I have Sickboy in the middle of one for me. He likes to be left to his own devices, which is what I love. I'm gonna get whatever nonsense is in his head at a given moment in time. Can't wait to see it though!
I have Sickboy in the middle of one for me. He likes to be left to his own devices, which is what I love. I'm gonna get whatever nonsense is in his head at a given moment in time. Can't wait to see it though!
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Heavyconsumer
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Commissioned piece's, by Heavyconsumer on Apr 14, 2008 16:41:17 GMT 1, My limited experience so far, is based on discussing the possibility and not having actually received any!! But I still thought it pertinent as it seems to be yet a different approach. The artist explained that he'd ask which of his works we most connected with and what it was we most liked about those pieces and try to home in on what it is that would most appeal to us (us being the wife and I). He'd also ask for a guideline on budget, if that were an issue and size of the piece, which are of course very interconnected values. I will, at some point be orderring a commission from this guy, but it will have to wait until some expensive exploits (trip with family to London) are finished and we know if there's anything left in the bank!!
I simply emailed this artist, asking if there were prints of his around, as I didn't think we would be able to afford his originals. He wrote back with a suggestion of something personalised, perhaps in a small sze, to keep costs down. It went on from there.... I'm excited about more dealings in the future!
My limited experience so far, is based on discussing the possibility and not having actually received any!! But I still thought it pertinent as it seems to be yet a different approach. The artist explained that he'd ask which of his works we most connected with and what it was we most liked about those pieces and try to home in on what it is that would most appeal to us (us being the wife and I). He'd also ask for a guideline on budget, if that were an issue and size of the piece, which are of course very interconnected values. I will, at some point be orderring a commission from this guy, but it will have to wait until some expensive exploits (trip with family to London) are finished and we know if there's anything left in the bank!!
I simply emailed this artist, asking if there were prints of his around, as I didn't think we would be able to afford his originals. He wrote back with a suggestion of something personalised, perhaps in a small sze, to keep costs down. It went on from there.... I'm excited about more dealings in the future!
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Commissioned piece's, by Heavyconsumer on Apr 14, 2008 16:45:06 GMT 1, Sorry, forgot R1, that Combi is the SH1T !!!!!
Sorry, forgot R1, that Combi is the SH1T !!!!!
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Commissioned piece's, by carl on Apr 14, 2008 18:13:36 GMT 1, Van looks great, nice work.
Van looks great, nice work.
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Commissioned piece's, by graeme501 on Apr 14, 2008 18:43:03 GMT 1, its just a case of emailing the artist/gallery, being nice, and saying what you want, showing them you are a dedicated fan helps i guess, and the bigger the artist, the harder it will be
i have a commissioned piece on the way ;D
its just a case of emailing the artist/gallery, being nice, and saying what you want, showing them you are a dedicated fan helps i guess, and the bigger the artist, the harder it will be
i have a commissioned piece on the way ;D
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Commissioned piece's, by woodsman on Apr 14, 2008 20:49:52 GMT 1, Who by?
Who by?
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Commissioned piece's, by graeme501 on Apr 14, 2008 20:56:43 GMT 1, oh lucy mclauchlan
i thought it was quite a big artist to get a commission from, especially since she's represented by laz
oh lucy mclauchlan
i thought it was quite a big artist to get a commission from, especially since she's represented by laz
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Commissioned piece's, by lampsy on Apr 14, 2008 22:00:48 GMT 1, i too have a commissioned piece currently in process
i too have a commissioned piece currently in process
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Commissioned piece's, by RetroCanvas on Apr 14, 2008 22:16:59 GMT 1, I did about 50 commissions in 2006 and about 30 in 2007. They were all done by the commissioner stating what they wanted to start with..
Size Any specific colours Subject Included photo's
I then design a few pieces to start the ball rolling. Things get changed about until the perfect piece is designed. Then I paint.
Simple
Most of the art on my site is commissions at the mo if you want to take a look.
Retro
I did about 50 commissions in 2006 and about 30 in 2007. They were all done by the commissioner stating what they wanted to start with.. Size Any specific colours Subject Included photo's I then design a few pieces to start the ball rolling. Things get changed about until the perfect piece is designed. Then I paint. Simple Most of the art on my site is commissions at the mo if you want to take a look. Retro
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Commissioned piece's, by lee3 on Apr 14, 2008 23:47:03 GMT 1, We've ordered 2 commissions and they were 2 of the most enjoyable art experiences we've had to date. We got a Mel Ramos canvas a few years ago and got to go to a couple lunches with him and tour his studio. Mel was so nice and told us amazing stories of he and Wayne Thiebaud rolling up canvases in the early 60's and driving to NY from CA with them in the trunk looking to find an east coast dealer. Those canvases are worth 10s of millions today. Our painting came out beautifully and we gave very little direction.
Our second piece was from the master, David Choe himself and the only request I had was that it have a whale in it somewhere. We approached him about a year ago and picked up the painting yesterday. We got to spend a few hours with him at his studio and grab lunch. DC couldn't have been nicer and was incredibly humble considering his remarkable talent. We got to watch him paint, draw, and do a little watercolor and I'm still floored thinking about it.
I feel it is a true honor to be welcomed into an artist's studio and my wife and i both will cherish those memories for as long as we live. We were delighted to take this as of yet untitled painting home yesterday...
We've ordered 2 commissions and they were 2 of the most enjoyable art experiences we've had to date. We got a Mel Ramos canvas a few years ago and got to go to a couple lunches with him and tour his studio. Mel was so nice and told us amazing stories of he and Wayne Thiebaud rolling up canvases in the early 60's and driving to NY from CA with them in the trunk looking to find an east coast dealer. Those canvases are worth 10s of millions today. Our painting came out beautifully and we gave very little direction. Our second piece was from the master, David Choe himself and the only request I had was that it have a whale in it somewhere. We approached him about a year ago and picked up the painting yesterday. We got to spend a few hours with him at his studio and grab lunch. DC couldn't have been nicer and was incredibly humble considering his remarkable talent. We got to watch him paint, draw, and do a little watercolor and I'm still floored thinking about it. I feel it is a true honor to be welcomed into an artist's studio and my wife and i both will cherish those memories for as long as we live. We were delighted to take this as of yet untitled painting home yesterday...
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Commissioned piece's, by graeme501 on Apr 14, 2008 23:51:04 GMT 1, amazing piece lee
i think its better when u have a personal story to match up to a piece of art, takes it to the next level
amazing piece lee
i think its better when u have a personal story to match up to a piece of art, takes it to the next level
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Commissioned piece's, by ollys on Apr 15, 2008 0:00:11 GMT 1, lee great post, probably the best ive seen by choe
lee great post, probably the best ive seen by choe
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Heavyconsumer
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Commissioned piece's, by Heavyconsumer on Apr 15, 2008 0:07:31 GMT 1, I'm liking that DC a lot (the piece I mean). Congratulations on a really beautiful piece of art.
I'm liking that DC a lot (the piece I mean). Congratulations on a really beautiful piece of art.
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Commissioned piece's, by daveanthony28 on Apr 15, 2008 9:02:48 GMT 1, Brilliant Piece Lee ! congrats.
Brilliant Piece Lee ! congrats.
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